Bind

Bind is an American hardcore group from Palatka, active from 2015 until it ends. Its sound is identified with hardcore punk, metal and thrash metal. The band name also appears on recordings and live listings from other acts with the same name.

Releases and recorded output

The group releases four demos and records a total of fourteen studio songs. Its material sits within heavy hardcore and metallic crossover territory, with references also pointing to metalcore.

Live activity

Bind plays venues across New Jersey and nearby cities, including The Legendary Stone Pony, The Birch Hill, The Saint, Brighton Bar, The Whiskey Bar and The Sawmill Green Room. It also reaches New York City and Philadelphia, including shows at the Legendary CBGBs and South Street Philadelphia’s Club 218.

The group appears alongside acts such as Ghandi, Skid Row, 40 Below Summer, Soulfly, E-Town Concrete, Sworn Enemy, Ra, Revis, Smile Empty Soul, Lacuna Coil, Tantric, Sloth, Monster Magnet, Breaking Benjamin, Sponge, Dropbox, Silvertide and Saliva. It also appears at 95.9 The WRAT’s Birthday Bash at the Stone Pony and at the station’s Nut Cracker’s Ball.

Radio and recognition

Bind is featured on 95.9 The WRAT and 90.3 Montclair University radio. It receives nominations for the 2003 and 2004 Asbury Park Music Awards in the top hard rock/heavy category. The group also headlines a Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit concert that raises more than $3,000.

Style and influences

In another listing, Bind is described as metalcore from Florida, with influences including Bolt Thrower, Buried Alive, Chokehold, One King Down, Unbroken and Harvest.